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Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) – Jonathan Ballantine, Ballantine Building Solutions
Johnathan from Ballantine Building Solutions answers questions about ICF and how it could benefit your build. Find out more at Ballantine Building Solutions, Supplier Hub 37A Upper Dunmurry Lane, Belfast, BT17 0AA +44 (0) 28 90 686756 info@ballantinebuildingsolutions.com This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More
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Bathrooms – Chris Hughes, KE Plumbing Tiles & Jonny Ritchie, Bremar Tiles
Chris from KE Plumbing and Jonny from Bremar Tiles take us through some of the latest styles and trends in bathrooms and tiles. Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021 Unit 1A, 79 Tulnacross Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80 9NP – enda@keplumbing.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 28 8675 1557 23 Orritor Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone, BT80 8BH – info@bremartiles.co.uk Tel: +44 […] More
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in Choosing external finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Construction drawings, Design, SB+ TV, Sponsored Content
Incorporating dream architectural features with Keystone Lintels
Ciaran of Keystone Lintels answers your questions about how to make those dream architectural features a reality. Get in touch – here or call 028 86 762184 or email info@keystonelintels.co.uk Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More
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in Building methods, Cost savers, Design, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Pre design, SB+ TV, Sponsored Content
Jason Martin, Self Build with Mannok
Jason Martin from Self Build with Mannok answers your questions and explains how to build a home designed for comfort, with regulated temperatures and long-term energy savings. Download the Self Build with Mannok brochure here. Find out more at Self Build with Mannok Supplier Hub Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More
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in Budget & Financing, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission
Ep46 – Direct labour steps for house without central heating
Episode 46 Niamh O’Donovan of Instagram account @passive_build shares her experiencing building her home in Co Waterford, including:– Direct labour tasks from start to finish– Passive house design without central heating– Development fees and planning issues– Budgeting tips and advice Favourite More
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in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Second fix: Watchpoints
Ep 45 – The Automated House in County Down
Episode 45 Mark McCall, of Instagram account @automatedhome, runs through his Co Down home building project including: – the design and build process– issues with foundations– stages of the build from first, second to third fix– design and budgeting tips The full story available here: selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk/project/the-automated-home/ Favourite More
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in Choosing windows and doors, Construction drawings, Design, SB+ TV, Sponsored Content, Windows and doors: Watchpoints
Ciaran McAliskey, Keylite Roof Windows
Ciaran of Keylite Roof Windows answers your questions about how to make those dream architectural features a reality. Get in touch – see more at Keylite Roof Windows‘ Supplier Hub Sandholes RdCookstownCo. TyroneNorthern IrelandBT80 9LU T: +44 (0) 28 86 758 921 E: info@keylite.co.uk Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More
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in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Second fix: Watchpoints
Ep 44 – Cost of steel, timber, insulation: Where to next?
Episode 44 – Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher discusses the recent material price increase and what it means for self-builders. He covers:– Which materials have been hardest hit– Reasons behind material price inflation– Where to next for material price increases– How to budget for your project– Whether to wait or start building now– Budgeting tips Favourite More
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in Building methods, Design, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, SB+ TV, Supplier Seminars, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints
How to heat your new build home Keith Scully & Aoife Brady, Grant
In this video, Aoife Brady of Grant Engineering run through the basics of heating your new build home, including: Q&A with Keith Scully & Aoife Brady from Grant Engineering. Have your questions answered about how to heat your new build home. Send your house plans along with preferred heat emitters to heating@grantengineering.ie to begin your […] More
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in Choosing the bathrooms, Design, Interiors, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, SB+ TV, Sponsored Content
Bathroom – Paul O’Neill, SONAS Bathrooms
Your questions answered by expert, Paul O’Neill from SONAS Bathrooms, helping you to plan your perfect bathroom. SONAS Bathrooms supplies over 400 Bathroom Retailers and Merchants nationwide. Find your nearest stockist here. 103 Northwest Business Park,Ballycoolin,Dublin 15D15 R883info@sonasbathrooms.comTEL: 01 817 9755SONAS Bathrooms’ Supplier HubThis post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in […] More
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Get a second opinion
2020 Architects is now offering a Design Review service so you can access the insight, knowledge and creativity of an award winning architect… for just £149 For any project to succeed, it needs a well crafted plan. When self-building, the design of your home is the most important thing to get right. A […] More
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in On site, SB+ TV, Site assessment, Sponsored Content, Wastewater, Wastewater systems, wells: Watchpoints
Wastewater tanks – Ruairi Connelly, GRAF
Ruairi from Graf Ireland Environmental Ltd answers your questions about wastewater tanks and shows us around the product. Get in touch – see more at Graf Ireland Environmental Ltd Supplier Hub Milltown Business ParkMilltownCo GalwayIrelandH54 RD78 T: 00353 9351765E: info@grafireland.ie Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More